“This may sound strange, but your child needs some boredom. It is a very important aspect of a child’s development and it should not be avoided completely.
What is required is a healthy balance of activities and boredom,” says parenting coach and founder, Le Poshe School, Ikoyi, Mrs. Ronke Adeniyi.
“The lives of children should not be filled solely with excitement or amusement. The typical 21st century child is happy to be glued to screens of different devices, go on several trips to entertain themselves then stuff their faces with junk food before resting late at night and waking up at odd hours in the afternoon. This should not be the case if we want to raise responsible citizens who are empathetic and add value at home and to society,” she said.
“We must try not to use food and devices to fill their idle time. Often times, you hear of parents stocking up the cupboards and fridges with food and treats so the children can be engaged with these. They subsequently overindulge which results in weight gain, health challenges and an increased lack of self-control and regulation.
She advised that as much as parents try to fill their days with activities, they must also allow time for introspection, imagination and improvement of mental health. “A child’s day should not be filled with extended periods of boredom so they do not pick up negative and disempowering habits, but it should be built into each day. It boosts problem-solving skills and personal productivity, which are also critical 21st-century skills.
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